Chipotle Chile Powder, Organic

Chile Pepper, or Capsicum annuum, is also known as Jalapeno, Hot Pepper, Chili Pepper, Chiles, Chilies, and Chillies.

Chiles, the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

Chile is the Aztec name for Capsicum annuum. It has been used by Native Americans for over 9000 years. The Capsicum family includes bell peppers, red peppers, paprika, and pimento, but the most famous members of the family are the cayenne and chile.

The Chipotle pepper is actually a Jalapeno pepper that has been ripened from green to dark red, semi-dried, and then smoked, usually with pecan wood. The Jalapeno pepper is a semi-hot pepper and one of the most popular peppers.

This Chipotle Chile Powder registers at about 7000 H.U., which is pretty warm. When handling hot peppers/powder, wear gloves, and avoid touching your eyes or any mucous membranes (Ouch!). If you do burn yourself, rinse with super hot water, and then coat with sour cream or yogurt (personal experience).